Tips on Maintaining Your Roof

When well maintained a shingle roof can last for up to 30 years, protecting your home, your family and your belongings. If you have a slate or tile roof, it can last a life time. Replacing a roof can be expensive but with regular maintenance and repairs when needed, you’ll be sure to get a long and happy life from your roof.

Inspect your roof on a regular basis. In late fall look for leaves and other debris on the roof and in the gutters and in early spring check for damage caused by ice damming. It’s also a good idea to inspect the roof after any storms with heavy winds.

Clean the gutters. Clean the gutters and downspouts in the late fall after the trees have shed their leaves. Check for breaks or gaps in the seams and make certain that the brackets holding the gutters against the house are securely attached.

Check the flashing. Flashing is a prime target for leaks simply because it’s covering a hole in the roof. Check the flashing around vents, exhaust pipes and chimneys. Make certain it isn’t bent or punctured and that the sealant isn’t dried out or loose.

Remove overhanging tree limbs. Trees that are growing too close to the house can be a hazard to your roof. There’s not only the risk of broken limbs falling on the roof but if they overhang or rest on the shingles, they can abrade the protective stone coating over time.

Look for animal damage. Squirrels, chipmunks, raccoons and birds will all make themselves at home on and under your roof if given the chance. If areas of the roof have been weakened by rot, it will provide an easy access to all sorts of small critters. They will only compound the existing damage, which could mean some pretty expensive repairs.

Check for signs of insects. Living in an area that is prone to termites or carpenter ants you’ll need to keep an eye on the roof for signs of activity. Soft rotten spots, shredded wood or sawdust and insect feces are all signs of an infestation.

Walk around the house. By walking around the house from time to time, especially after any significant winds, you can check for pieces of broken shingles on the ground. Dry, brittle shingles can break easily and if you find bits and pieces on the ground it’s important to have a closer look at the roof.

Inspect the attic. The underside of the roof is where you’re most likely to spot leaks before they become too serious. Look in unfinished areas of the attic for streaks or staining. Look for signs where water may have trickled in around the chimney and vents. Also look for soft spots in the wood as well as indications of animals or insects.

Avoid walking on the roof. You can easily damage a roof by walking on it. No matter what material your roof is made of, it can be fragile. Asphalt shingles, slate or clay tiles can all crack or come loose from being stepped on.

Schedule a professional inspection. Keep Scro’s Roofing Company on speed dial and set up a schedule for yearly inspections. It will be a huge benefit and we are honest in our opinion of your roof inspection. If you just need repairs we will simply just report the roof repairs. If you need a new roof replacement than we will simply report the issues that we find that lead to this conclusion. Either way we also include pictures that we can email you to point out the issues we see and provide a full detailed explanation.

Out of sight, out of mind is often a term we can apply to the roof of our home. After all we don’t really look at it that much. The roof isn’t like a well landscaped lawn or perfectly decorated interior that becomes our pride and joy. But our roof works for us day in and day out, protecting us and our belongings from the elements, so it’s important that we take the time to give the roof the attention it deserves.

In Business Since 1995

We are very excited and honored to reach our 21 Year milestone. We are truly blessed to have been setting the high standards of residential roofing services in the city of Raleigh. We Thank all of our customers who share who we are and what we do, God bless you all. Cheers!

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We are proud to serve all of Raleigh | Cary | Apex | Holly Springs | Garner | Knightdale | Wendell in Wake County. Clayton | Archers Lodge in Johnston County. We are always growing and look forward to serving a wider spectrum of our beautiful State North Carolina.

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“Working with integrity, reliability and respect to provide quality residential roofing services, for the glory of Jesus Christ”

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The most important day in the life of your roof is the day it is installed. Inspecting the finished work can’t always verify a quality installation, so we monitor quality as your new roof is being installed.

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We’re a full service, award-winning Residential Roofing Company Serving Wake & Johnston County, North Carolina.

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